Comments on: Question: Are You a Planner? http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/05/12/question-are-you-a-planner/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:58:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Eric Y. http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/05/12/question-are-you-a-planner/#comment-73196 Eric Y. Thu, 14 May 2009 04:59:01 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=8408#comment-73196 Wow Rory, we need someone of your planning caliber helming the GP calendar. You might even give Patrick a run for his money. Wow Rory, we need someone of your planning caliber helming the GP calendar. You might even give Patrick a run for his money.

]]> By: Jon_Gaffney http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/05/12/question-are-you-a-planner/#comment-73110 Jon_Gaffney Wed, 13 May 2009 16:09:21 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=8408#comment-73110 I'm a compulsive list maker, in notebooks, scraps of paper, pretty much anywhere. I try to stick to them, but I over-commit constantly and end up just rolling with it. I think life is more fun when it's not always all planned out. The fact that I grew up in a constantly disorganized family doesn't help. I'm a compulsive list maker, in notebooks, scraps of paper, pretty much anywhere. I try to stick to them, but I over-commit constantly and end up just rolling with it. I think life is more fun when it's not always all planned out. The fact that I grew up in a constantly disorganized family doesn't help.

]]> By: Jon_Gaffney http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/05/12/question-are-you-a-planner/#comment-104424 Jon_Gaffney Wed, 13 May 2009 16:09:21 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=8408#comment-104424 I'm a compulsive list maker, in notebooks, scraps of paper, pretty much anywhere. I try to stick to them, but I over-commit constantly and end up just rolling with it. I think life is more fun when it's not always all planned out. The fact that I grew up in a constantly disorganized family doesn't help. I'm a compulsive list maker, in notebooks, scraps of paper, pretty much anywhere. I try to stick to them, but I over-commit constantly and end up just rolling with it. I think life is more fun when it's not always all planned out. The fact that I grew up in a constantly disorganized family doesn't help.

]]> By: alan http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/05/12/question-are-you-a-planner/#comment-73107 alan Wed, 13 May 2009 15:43:57 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=8408#comment-73107 totally, 100% agree. you should see my 'to-do' list. i would be lost without it! i hate planning. it seems that if i make plans, even fun plans, i start to dread them. totally, 100% agree. you should see my 'to-do' list. i would be lost without it!

i hate planning. it seems that if i make plans, even fun plans, i start to dread them.

]]> By: doverby http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/05/12/question-are-you-a-planner/#comment-73101 doverby Wed, 13 May 2009 14:38:22 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=8408#comment-73101 I feel like I am constantly flying by the seat of my pants on most things. Detailed planning is just not my thing. However, my memory is terrible, thus my sanity is directly connected to the quality of my list-making. Now only if I could write legibly... I certainly envy good planners when their intent is to free themselves from the chaos of life. I do not envy those who become a slave to their planning. You've got to stay loose and live! I feel like I am constantly flying by the seat of my pants on most things. Detailed planning is just not my thing. However, my memory is terrible, thus my sanity is directly connected to the quality of my list-making. Now only if I could write legibly…
I certainly envy good planners when their intent is to free themselves from the chaos of life. I do not envy those who become a slave to their planning. You've got to stay loose and live!

]]> By: doverby http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/05/12/question-are-you-a-planner/#comment-73100 doverby Wed, 13 May 2009 14:31:46 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=8408#comment-73100 If I've learned anything about financial planning w/in a marriage, it's that ignorance is not bliss. Sit down, take a hard look at the numbers, and get everyone (well, both of you) on the same page. It's the only way to avoid trouble. That, and selling your old gear on eBay to fund new gear purchases. That's the cure for what ails ya. If I've learned anything about financial planning w/in a marriage, it's that ignorance is not bliss. Sit down, take a hard look at the numbers, and get everyone (well, both of you) on the same page. It's the only way to avoid trouble.

That, and selling your old gear on eBay to fund new gear purchases. That's the cure for what ails ya.

]]> By: doverby http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/05/12/question-are-you-a-planner/#comment-104433 doverby Wed, 13 May 2009 14:31:46 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=8408#comment-104433 If I've learned anything about financial planning w/in a marriage, it's that ignorance is not bliss. Sit down, take a hard look at the numbers, and get everyone (well, both of you) on the same page. It's the only way to avoid trouble. That, and selling your old gear on eBay to fund new gear purchases. That's the cure for what ails ya. If I've learned anything about financial planning w/in a marriage, it's that ignorance is not bliss. Sit down, take a hard look at the numbers, and get everyone (well, both of you) on the same page. It's the only way to avoid trouble.

That, and selling your old gear on eBay to fund new gear purchases. That's the cure for what ails ya.

]]> By: doverby http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/05/12/question-are-you-a-planner/#comment-73099 doverby Wed, 13 May 2009 14:29:00 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=8408#comment-73099 I'm a big fan of Mint.com, particularly how easily it groups my spending into categories that I can understand. I think I came to it based on the suggestion of my boy Ramit! I'm a big fan of Mint.com, particularly how easily it groups my spending into categories that I can understand. I think I came to it based on the suggestion of my boy Ramit!

]]> By: Jon_Gaffney http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/05/12/question-are-you-a-planner/#comment-73096 Jon_Gaffney Wed, 13 May 2009 14:04:25 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=8408#comment-73096 Dan has pretty much summed up my perspective as well. I will plan and am a compulsive list maker, but I'm always willing to be flexible. I grew up in a pretty crazy family where plans were really loose outlines haha. Dan has pretty much summed up my perspective as well. I will plan and am a compulsive list maker, but I'm always willing to be flexible. I grew up in a pretty crazy family where plans were really loose outlines haha.

]]> By: Sang http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/05/12/question-are-you-a-planner/#comment-73034 Sang Wed, 13 May 2009 04:26:10 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=8408#comment-73034 I just wanted to say that the picture for this article is awesome. Now what was i planning on doing??? I just wanted to say that the picture for this article is awesome.

Now what was i planning on doing???

]]> By: dan finkelstein http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/05/12/question-are-you-a-planner/#comment-73004 dan finkelstein Tue, 12 May 2009 23:42:13 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=8408#comment-73004 i like to plan and keep things organized, but i'm quickly willing to let those plans go and live with the moment. i suppose the "thought" of the plan keeps me sane. when it comes down to tasks/work stuff you really can't go wrong with making a simple list and crossing things off as they get done. i like to plan and keep things organized, but i'm quickly willing to let those plans go and live with the moment. i suppose the "thought" of the plan keeps me sane. when it comes down to tasks/work stuff you really can't go wrong with making a simple list and crossing things off as they get done.

]]> By: ZaneO http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/05/12/question-are-you-a-planner/#comment-72995 ZaneO Tue, 12 May 2009 22:21:14 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=8408#comment-72995 More than I'd like to be most of the time. Being a financial advisor and dealing with financial plans all the time is probably well suited but doesn't alleviate my issues. I don't go as far as to plan every minute, but I do like to have a pretty good idea of what will go on during the day, especially for work. I like to be very punctual. I do makes personal budgets and financial plans. I don't necessarily obsess to the penny, because I don't think that's realistic and adds unnecessary stress. I also make personal goals (write them down) for each year and check-up on them once a quarter to see how I've progressed and address possible adjustments. In general, I think it's wise to make and follow plans. It helps add accountability and focus. But I also think it's okay when plans aren't exact and allow flexibility to life's changes. More than I'd like to be most of the time. Being a financial advisor and dealing with financial plans all the time is probably well suited but doesn't alleviate my issues. I don't go as far as to plan every minute, but I do like to have a pretty good idea of what will go on during the day, especially for work. I like to be very punctual.

I do makes personal budgets and financial plans. I don't necessarily obsess to the penny, because I don't think that's realistic and adds unnecessary stress. I also make personal goals (write them down) for each year and check-up on them once a quarter to see how I've progressed and address possible adjustments.

In general, I think it's wise to make and follow plans. It helps add accountability and focus. But I also think it's okay when plans aren't exact and allow flexibility to life's changes.

]]> By: ZaneO http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/05/12/question-are-you-a-planner/#comment-104425 ZaneO Tue, 12 May 2009 22:21:14 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=8408#comment-104425 More than I'd like to be most of the time. Being a financial advisor and dealing with financial plans all the time is probably well suited but doesn't alleviate my issues. I don't go as far as to plan every minute, but I do like to have a pretty good idea of what will go on during the day, especially for work. I like to be very punctual. I do makes personal budgets and financial plans. I don't necessarily obsess to the penny, because I don't think that's realistic and adds unnecessary stress. I also make personal goals (write them down) for each year and check-up on them once a quarter to see how I've progressed and address possible adjustments. In general, I think it's wise to make and follow plans. It helps add accountability and focus. But I also think it's okay when plans aren't exact and allow flexibility to life's changes. More than I'd like to be most of the time. Being a financial advisor and dealing with financial plans all the time is probably well suited but doesn't alleviate my issues. I don't go as far as to plan every minute, but I do like to have a pretty good idea of what will go on during the day, especially for work. I like to be very punctual.

I do makes personal budgets and financial plans. I don't necessarily obsess to the penny, because I don't think that's realistic and adds unnecessary stress. I also make personal goals (write them down) for each year and check-up on them once a quarter to see how I've progressed and address possible adjustments.

In general, I think it's wise to make and follow plans. It helps add accountability and focus. But I also think it's okay when plans aren't exact and allow flexibility to life's changes.

]]> By: Edward http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/05/12/question-are-you-a-planner/#comment-72990 Edward Tue, 12 May 2009 21:47:21 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=8408#comment-72990 Patrick. Yes. To the point where I am OCD. I work as a sales rep and without planning my day, it would be pure chaos. I am constantly running things I need to do and people I need to get back in my mind. Though a lot of my plans dont pan out, its good to have a general idea of what the day will look like. My company actually offers standby flights for $22 roundtrip for their employees, but being a bit of a control maniac, I could never do it. I've heard of people getting bumped off flights and had to wait for the next flight out the next day! How can people fly this way?? Honestly, deep down inside, I am a bit jealous of easy going souls. Hopefully one day I can let loose and just go whereever the wind blows. Patrick. Yes. To the point where I am OCD.
I work as a sales rep and without planning my day, it would be pure chaos. I am constantly running things I need to do and people I need to get back in my mind. Though a lot of my plans dont pan out, its good to have a general idea of what the day will look like.
My company actually offers standby flights for $22 roundtrip for their employees, but being a bit of a control maniac, I could never do it. I've heard of people getting bumped off flights and had to wait for the next flight out the next day! How can people fly this way??
Honestly, deep down inside, I am a bit jealous of easy going souls. Hopefully one day I can let loose and just go whereever the wind blows.

]]> By: Brian D http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/05/12/question-are-you-a-planner/#comment-72987 Brian D Tue, 12 May 2009 21:14:26 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=8408#comment-72987 My wife and I have an "annual meeting" once a year to plan out the next year and set goals, adjust budget. Really helps to keep you both on board with your goals. The one thing that would help us would be to have quarterly meetings... I highly recommend. If most couples fight over money this should help - if you both are on board! My wife and I have an "annual meeting" once a year to plan out the next year and set goals, adjust budget. Really helps to keep you both on board with your goals.

The one thing that would help us would be to have quarterly meetings…

I highly recommend. If most couples fight over money this should help - if you both are on board!

]]> By: Rory http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/05/12/question-are-you-a-planner/#comment-72978 Rory Tue, 12 May 2009 20:56:23 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=8408#comment-72978 I am possibly the craziest planner ever. Everyday I know exactly what I will be doing for every 15 minute interval from 6 am - 11 pm. It is all accounted for, from the gym, to work plans/meetings, to when/where/ and with who I will be having dinner with. I feel planning on the daily level helps me to not "waste" precious commodity like time. Also, I have two monthly calendars. Calendar one is for personal stuff like, venues, events, and things that I want/would like to do or have accomplished. And the other is strictly for work, when projects begin and end, meetings, and travel plans. Anytime something is updated or changed, I make sure the correction is noted. I guess I would have to confess my love for google calendar. It makes changes and updates so easy. I am possibly the craziest planner ever. Everyday I know exactly what I will be doing for every 15 minute interval from 6 am - 11 pm. It is all accounted for, from the gym, to work plans/meetings, to when/where/ and with who I will be having dinner with. I feel planning on the daily level helps me to not "waste" precious commodity like time. Also, I have two monthly calendars. Calendar one is for personal stuff like, venues, events, and things that I want/would like to do or have accomplished. And the other is strictly for work, when projects begin and end, meetings, and travel plans. Anytime something is updated or changed, I make sure the correction is noted. I guess I would have to confess my love for google calendar. It makes changes and updates so easy.

]]> By: Ian Wilson http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/05/12/question-are-you-a-planner/#comment-72977 Ian Wilson Tue, 12 May 2009 20:54:07 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=8408#comment-72977 I try...but my plans always fail. Mint.com has begun to help me with financial planning, aside from that I just keep so many projects running concurrently that I always have something to do. Or I plan, but then just wing it anyway...with mixed results. I guess the ultimate conclusion is that I suck at planning, or rather I suck at sticking to a rigid set of guidelines, Ihave to break free and bring the chaos. I try…but my plans always fail. Mint.com has begun to help me with financial planning, aside from that I just keep so many projects running concurrently that I always have something to do. Or I plan, but then just wing it anyway…with mixed results. I guess the ultimate conclusion is that I suck at planning, or rather I suck at sticking to a rigid set of guidelines, Ihave to break free and bring the chaos.

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